Hydrogeologic Geophysical Investigations
Summary
SCH Number
2023110471
Public Agency
Zone 7 Water Agency
Document Title
Hydrogeologic Geophysical Investigations
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/17/2023
Document Description
Zone 7 Water Agency periodically updates its groundwater model to better reflect the hydrogeological understanding of the groundwater basin. Prior to updating the groundwater model, the hydrogeologic conceptual model must be routinely updated to fill data gaps and reflect new data and information. The purpose of this project is to use geophysics to fill data gaps in the existing hydrogeologic conceptual model by collecting subsurface data using geophysical methods, ultimately to be used to update the groundwater model.
This project involves conducting geophysical surveys at 6 project site locations. Seismic Refraction and Electrical Transmissivity Tomography (ERT) surveys will be performed at 3 sites while Transient Electromagnetic (TEM) surveys will be conducted at the remaining sites. Surveys will utilize a series of long cables, probes, electrodes, and recorders.
Surveys do not require soil excavation nor removal of vegetation. Work at each survey line is expected to take 1 to 2 days. The work is expected to take place over about 10 to 14 days in November 2023 through January 2024.
Zone 7 staff are coordinating with the City of Pleasanton, City of Livermore, Livermore Area Recreation and Parks District (LARPD), East Bay Regional Parks, and private landowners to minimize any inconvenience to the public. This includes coordination of survey setup areas, work hours, and public outreach. Some locations are adjacent to residential neighborhoods. The project will abide by all local noise ordinances.
Contact Information
Name
Elke Rank
Agency Name
Zone 7 Water Agency
Job Title
Senior Water Resources Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Livermore, Pleasanton
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Countywide
Total Acres
<1
Jobs
1
State Highways
84, 580, 680
Railways
Western Pacific
Airports
Livermore Municipal
Schools
Grenada High, Thomas Hart
Waterways
Tassajara Ck, Arroyo Mocho, Arroyo Valle
Township
3S
Range
1E, 2E
Base
MDBM
Other Information
multiple locations along trails, in parks, and in private vacant parcels.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301. EXISTING FACILITIES; 15061. “COMMON SENSE"
Reasons for Exemption
Work is investigative only; no construction.
There is not a reasonable possibility that the project could result in a significant impact.
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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